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Circular NJC/2/26 – Pay award 2026

The NJC has agreed an increase of 3.8 per cent with effect from 1 July 2026. This circular contains the revised rates of pay from 1 July 2026.

Support for autistic people

It is estimated that there are 700,000 autistic adults and children in the UK, as well as three million family members and carers. Autism is a lifelong condition. Autism is not a learning disability, but around half of autistic people may also have a learning disability.

Alexis' story

"I have massive sensory sensitivity. Especially to light and sound. My sensitivity fluctuates depending on how overloaded I am. If I’m not overloaded, then I can tolerate a lot more. "

Advisory Bulletin 691 - May 2021

Advisory Bulletin 691 contains case reports on discrimination in relation to shared parental leave and pay and also the assignment of employee contracts in a TUPE transfer where a single service is divided into separate distinct contract areas.